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COVID-19 Bills Would Protect Florida Nursing Homes From Neglect Lawsuits, Opponents Say

AARP Florida is pressing members of the Legislature to oppose two bills that would grant health care providers some immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits. The bills, first introduced by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, would protect health care providers from lawsuits over abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, said Jack McCray, advocacy manager for AARP. Health care providers covered under the proposed bills include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and other facilities defined by the state. But opponents argue nursing homes and long-term care facilities should n...